14.52
SoftSouthern Cranes And Access Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £6317.36
- 3m 1f 210y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.63
- Place: £1.20
Form: 415-11 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 12 |
29th Apr 2023 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
Out of his depth in Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham Festival; 5-5 over rules fences otherwise, most recently beating Revels Hill by 1l at Exeter (3m6f, good to soft; pair well clear); highly progressive in handicaps, no ground worries, stays well and may not have reached his ceiling yet; shortlisted. |
14/1 |
|
1st 3 |
26th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Bit off more than he could chew in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham but had been going great guns with four successive wins from 2m7f to 3m3f (three at Fontwell); this is nothing like so demanding as at the Festival but it's still a step up from the grade in which he was winning; respected nonetheless. |
8/1 |
|
2 |
14th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 5f 201y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Big improvement switched to chasing, with one win at Lingfield and three at Fontwell; 19l and 17l were the last two winning margins, the latest over 3m4f (good to soft) and he goes well in the mud; that handicap form leaves him with a lot to find but he's certainly been impressing at that much lower level. |
20/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 31-222
Last run: 30 days
W: 12st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
1st May 2026 Good 4m 0f 218y Class 4 |
12st 4lb |
Beaten under 1l in this race last year (Myth Buster pulled up); won't mind the move from Cheltenham given his strong body of work around sharp tracks (including 2-2 in hurdles races here, albeit losing one for interference), and nice break since hard-fought Newbury win; ground fine. |
Evs |
|
1st 3 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Has a solid record in hunter chases and he chased home last week's Cheltenham hero Barton Snow (did win by 12l) before making light work of Java Point at Southwell (3m, soft; cheekpieces returned); in the mix. |
9/2 |
|
1st 4 |
2nd Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Consistent sort whose record in hunter chases (3m-4m) reads 1232; beaten by main market rival at Ludlow returned to this sphere last time (treated for post-race ataxia); solid and leading claims. |
5/4 |
33/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 60-P33
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
27th May 2023 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Not his fault when falling at Fontwell this month but had been pulled up in his three previous outings and now 0-14 in Britain; lot to prove. |
33/1 |
|
7 |
10th May 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
High-mileage 11yo who has looked out of sorts and been pulled up on all three starts this year; urgently needs to prove he still has what it takes; 2lb out of the weights. |
33/1 |
|
8 |
22nd Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Ex-Irish 11yo who has been campaigned mostly over fences for current yard; pulled up the last twice; not disgraced on last attempt over hurdles but he's on a long losing run. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 72P-9P
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
20th Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 110y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Last win was off 14lb higher at Carlisle (3m, soft) but that was almost two years ago; has form figures of P9PP0 in his last five runs including a tailed-off effort back at Carlisle recently and can only be watched. |
20/1 |
|
10th 1 |
6th Feb 2023 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Defied a 9lb higher mark over C&D (soft) nearly two years ago; subsequent form is dismal apart from a placed effort last February; however, revival looks possible back here with Brian Hughes booked. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
26th Dec 2022 Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Dual winner at about 3m in early 2021 (heavy/soft) but his modest runs outweigh his good ones in recent times; sights are lowered today but he still has much to prove. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 21/PP/
Last run: 647 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
26th Dec 2022 Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Quite progressive 3m chaser in spring 2019 (on soft/good) but things went pear-shaped in points subsequently; off since March 2021 but is well treated on his old form now making debut for new trainer; worth a market check in relation to the yard's other runner Coolvalla. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 34-54P CD
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
28th May 2023 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Apart from his third at Huntingdon in January, he has been most disappointing in the last 18 months, showing little enthusiasm; pulled up over C&D latest (hampered) but perhaps Jamie Moore can inspire him. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
10th May 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Raced with a lot more enthusiasm than has become the norm when third at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) in January but was quickly back in the doldrums at Plumpton the following month and it's hard to predict the extent to which this regressive 9yo will warm to the task here. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Third over C&D in January on penultimate start but that's some way below his best form and far and away the best he's achieved this season; having a 17lb lower mark than this time last year helps somewhat and his stable has had lots of recent winners. |
12/1 |
66/1
Form: 9PFP-P
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 8lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
5th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 199y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Failed to complete in Ireland or Britain on last five starts, so has masses to prove; blinkers are enlisted. |
50/1 |
|
6 |
26th Dec 2022 Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Has failed to complete in Ireland and Britain on last four starts and has masses to prove now returned to a staying trip. |
66/1 |
10/1
Form: P6P5-8 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
21st Mar 2023 Soft 3m 1f 152y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
held up in rear |
10/1 |
|
6th 7 |
23rd Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Defied higher marks in three handicaps (fences/hurdles) over 2m7f on heavy ground a couple of winters ago before falling in the Eider; however, subsequent form leaves plenty to be desired. |
20/1 |
|
7 |
26th Dec 2022 Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won staying chases/hurdle two winters ago; has struggled in a handful of starts since last December but is well treated on anything like his old form; interesting to see if there's any interest in him in the betting. |
10/1 |
15/8
Form: 2F-121 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
13th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Lost his way last season but his Fontwell return was a lot more like it (behind two of these); could build on that run which came after 211 days off. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 |
22nd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Four staying chase wins but lost his form last season and arrives here with plenty to prove. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
23rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Won twice at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) last March but returned from a break with two very disappointing runs there in December (cheekpieces added last time) and arrives here with quite a bit to prove. |
20/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.78 |
| Tricast | £48.41 |
| Trifecta | £49.50 |
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